Election years lately have done nothing but truly antagonize the worst in me- they cause deep rage in me.

Mostly because of the mass polarization of politics. i am ashamed that i ranted on a friends blog- only because i deeply resent the idea that one must be conservative to have any faith in God. Plus it's patronizing- it doesn't prove one right to be condescending- it only proves arrogance. Also, i know many people who have been negatively affected by this mind frame as well. After reading this guy's comment on my friends blog my first thought was "God save us from your people."

The fact of the matter is, that i am liberal. . . Maybe even progressive- possibly. i grew up in a family where my mom was a Democrat, and my dad did not belong to a political party on the mere fact that one should stand up for what they believe, and vote for the person who represents those beliefs.
At 18, i was really excited the first time- i went with my dad. Famously to his nature he spent 15 minutes lecturing me on the importance of voting for who i thought would do the best job, stressing not to allow a political party dictate how i would vote. And so for 12 years following his example i have let my conscious, and beliefs influence how i would vote.
What i hate most about the bickering between the two parties is the polarization- us vs. them. i blame famous commentators who really are so closed minded to think that the opposition could/would have a better idea. It really bothers me that they can be considered 'reliable' news to some. Maybe it's an American thing to do- get news not from a reliable news source, but one that agrees with what you believe. i do have a hang up about the news media anyways- but there's no room for it here and now.

Why is liberal a bad word? Jesus speaks more of caring for the poor than judgement. That's liberal. Jesus stood up for prostitute, again, liberal. He was much more radical, and liberal than we give him credit.

A friend of mine was at a toastmasters meeting (public speaking), there was woman there who said that maybe we should send the politicians to the moon- so they can see the world for what it is, and what connects us goes so much deeper than what separates us.

We are all humans capable of horrible things- but why can't we look to find the good instead of bad. Why can't we find what we have in common and fight for those things. why can't we listen to those we don't always agree with, and love all who were created by the same Creator who created us- a Creator who loves us each so intimately, and fulfill what we were created to do- love.